Mercedes-Benz C 300 2021, Operator'S Manual

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% Depending on the vehicle equipment, the
tool bag may be located at other positions in
the trunk.
The tool bag contains:
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Jack
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Gloves
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Lug wrench
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Alignment bolt
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Folding chock
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Ratchet for jack
Preparing the vehicle for a wheel change
Requirements:
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The required tire-change tool kit is available.
If your vehicle is not equipped with the tire-
change tool kit, consult a qualified specialist
workshop to find out about suitable tools.
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The vehicle is not on a slope.
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The vehicle is on solid, non-slippery and level
ground.
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Apply the electric parking brake manually.
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Move the front wheels to the straight-ahead
position.
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Vehicles with automatic transmission:
Shift into position j .
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Vehicles with level control system: Set the
normal vehicle level (
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page 183).
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Switch off the engine.
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Make sure that the engine cannot be started.
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Place chocks or other suitable items under
the front and rear of the wheel that is diago‐
nally opposite the wheel you wish to change.
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If necessary, remove the wheel trim/hub
caps (
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page 378).
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Raise the vehicle (
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page 379).
Removing and installing the wheel trim/hub
caps
Requirements:
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The vehicle is prepared for a wheel change
(
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page 378).
Plastic hub cap
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To remove: turn the center cover of the hub
cap counter-clockwise and remove the hub
cap.
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To install: make sure that the center cover
of the hub cap is turned counter-clockwise.
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Position the hub cap and turn the center
cover clockwise until the hub cap engages
physically and audibly.
378 Wheels and tires